Byrd rejects Antarctic land claims in shared spirit
Read Admiral Byrd stated that the United States should not claim any Antarctic land explored by his expedition. The State Department noted such a determination would not bind the U.S. Byrd emphasized the Ross Dependency is British and called Antarctica large enough for all, urging governments to pursue scientific cooperation over territorial claims.
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Admiral Byrd
New Zealand
Antarstic
Byrd
Unites States
State Department
United States
Byrd Limsty
Ross Dependency
Antarctica
Great Britain
America
Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do
A satirical verse echoes remarks by Senator Cole Blease during tariff debate. The fragment mocks Hoover and the Republican Party, predicting famine, high taxes, and unemployment under Republican rule. It references publication details and advertising rates.
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Cole Blease
U. S. Senate
Hoover
Republican Party
Progress in Our Balkans
When the government was elected in Nicaragua a year ago last November marines were present numbering 5678. The force has been reduced and 654 more marines will withdraw leaving under 1000 on duty. The American commission to Haiti is noted as having done a good job.
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Balkans
Nicaragua
Hoover
American ‘Commission
Haiti
Latin American policing proposal eyed as international co operation
The text argues civilians should handle duties rather than fighting men and suggests improvement in outlying areas of the American Basians. It advocates potential international cooperation with leading Latin American powers sharing Uncle Sam's police duties in that region.
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Uncle Sam
Orris P. Van Sweringen and brother behind Cleveland rail terminal
The photo shows Orris P. Van Sweringen, a Cleveland railway magnate, without his brother Man M. J. The brothers, long involved in rail mergers, are behind Cleveland's new rail terminal and sit in offices worthy of a king. C. P. leads while M. J. speaks first. They are bachelors rarely seen with women.
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Orris P, van Sweringen
Cleveland
Manfigs
Phe Brothers
Jane
C. P
M. J
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon
The article presents language guidance from W L Gordon on common word use and mispronunciations. It defines acrimony as harsh sharpness and gives example of a letter showing contempt for policy.
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W. L. Gordon
Muslin Sale Profit Puzzle from 19th Century Column
A woman buys 3 equal muslin pieces at 4 per yard and sells 2 pieces for 2 40, gaining 24e on total cost. Find the yardage in one piece. The page also lists yesterday’s answer 100 rods with an old geometric explanation.
New Eastern Star Officers Installed in Corry City Chapter
Corry City Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held installation ceremonies at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Mabel Conroe of Cambridge Springs officiating. New officers included Ruth Failing Hammond as worthy matron and C. L. Gallagher as worthy patron, with a star shaped luncheon following the session.
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Masonic ‘Temple
Corry City
Order of Eastern Star
Mabel Conroe
Cambridge Springs
WM. Sandburg
Blue Bird
Sandburg
Helen Johnson Mattron
Ruth Failing Hammond
C.L. Gallagher
J. B.patterson
D. Warren DeRosay
M.J. Parkhurst
F. O. Howard
J. W. Carnicke
Barton Smith
Gertrude Munger
L . Williams
Marshal
Jean MacInnes
Ada
Guy Abbey
Ruth
Anna Rees
Esther
Ben 7 Starr
Martha
Lloyd Stowe
Eleora
Helen Johnson
Horton Brooks
Sentinel
Beckman
Blanch Bulloc T
Marcey
Max Harvey
Ger
Airplane travel and ancient questions from a 1919 notice
A damaged clip lists trivia and a disaster note. It records a Ridgway crossing accident where Frank Strauss and Edward Chelgreen died, six others were killed, and funeral services planned locally. Additional lines mention St. Louis May 8 10 1919 and a Chicago area concert.
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Republic of Panama
Thomas Raison
St. Louis
Sinclair Lewis
Suez Canal
Panama
Frank Strauss
Edward Chelgreen
Ridgway
Auburn
New York Central Railroad
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Arthur Colegrove
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th St
New York Tribune
Chicago
Mutual Telephone Co
Pennsylvania
Eastern Star
W. M. Sandburg
Trade Munger
Chapin’s
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
LOE
Red Circle
Bokar
Sardines
Campbell
Blue
Peter
N.B.C
del Monte
Sultana Kidney
A.&p. Peas
P&g Soap
LUX
Buffalo Warehouse
Atlantic
Pacific
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